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At FrameSource you will see quality in every detail. From start to finish, every custom frame is hand crafted in our Calgary shop by our skilled and passionate team. Our creative team has the ability to satisfy the challenges of any project of any size. Our selection of framing materials is extensive, allowing us to offer museum and decorative quality materials to suit your style and your budget.

IN-HOUSE  SELECTION  WHAT’S IN A FRAME 
All framing is completed in-house by experienced framers with exceptional talent and attention to detail. Every piece of art is handled and stored with the utmost care.

CONSULTATION
Our creative team will guide you through the process of selecting the perfect frame and suggesting options for matting, mounting art and glass. It can be overwhelming, but our experts are here to help ensure your vision is brought to life. We have options to suite every style and budget.

CREATION
Your frame is cut and joined by our skilled picture framers. Matting is precision cut, making every corner perfect. Your artwork is mounted and assembled in the frame and finished off with hanging hardware and a dust cover on the back. As a final touch, the glass and frame are cleaned and then wrapped for protection.

COLLECT & ENJOY
As soon as your framing is complete, we will call you. We love presenting your finished artwork, ready to make your walls exceptional. Enjoy!

 We have curated an impressive collection of frame styles, finishes and profiles for you to choose from. With over 1500 frame samples and 2000 matboard samples, there is something perfect for your walls.

Contemporary frames are flat, square, triangular or curved.  They are a great fit for modern art, photography and a minimalist aesthetic.

Traditional frames feature a more elaborate stepped, scooped or sloped profile pairing well with fine art paintings or antique photographs.

Ornate frames mimic that old world style seen for centuries.  Stunning golds, silvers and aged stained finishes are available embracing tradition and history.

Float mount frames are L-shaped and designed to showcase gallery-wrapped canvases allowing for a ¼” space between the canvas and the frame. These are available in depths to fit canvases of various thicknesses.

Shadowbox frames are used to frame objects such as medals, jerseys and memorabilia.  The depth of these frames allows for these special objects to be placed behind glass for protection and your enjoyment.

 A typical framed piece of art includes a frame, glass, mat, artwork, backing, dust cover and hanging hardware.

Oil and acrylic paintings, not needing glass may have a fabric liner between the artwork and the frame.

Canvases are gallery wrapped canvas and framed with a simple float frame. frame.

 

REFRAMING 
The best way to revitalize your precious art is to reframe it. FrameSource’s designers can work with you to redesign framed art that is dated or damaged. Changing the mat or frame will give your prized art a new life and, it won’t look like it came out of the 80’s. Many of our customers are very emotional when we present them with their newly reframed art.

If you have framed art and noticed that the bevelled edge has discoloured to a yellow brown, your artwork is at risk of being damaged by acid in the mat. While we cannot reverse the damage, FrameSource can replace it with an acid free mat with the added bonus of freshening up your artwork.